This is an exciting, hands-on role involving significant responsibility and exposure to all facets of manufacturing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic setting, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, process reliability, and operational efficiency.
JOB SUMMARY
A Chemical Process Engineer is responsible for developing, monitoring, and continuously improving manufacturing processes involving sol-gel reactions, thin film physical vapor deposition, slurry coatings, and acid/chemical etchings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyze existing chemical processes to identify opportunities for improved yield, product quality, and overall process efficiency
- Implement process improvements by developing, testing, and validating changes using sound engineering practices.
- Identify, evaluate, and implement upgraded metrology tools and production equipment to enhance accuracy, consistency, and throughput.
- Develop detailed process and equipment specifications, ensuring clarity for internal stakeholders, vendors, and customers.
- Support suppliers in the delivery of materials, components, and equipment by providing technical guidance and requirements.
- Communicate and collaborate with customers to obtain necessary approvals for process modifications and ensure changes meet all requirements.
OTHER DUTIES
- Provide support to operators/technicians in the day-to-day production involving various chemical/manufacturing processes.
- Management/reduction of chemical/hazardous waste.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Biomedical/Biomolecular, Materials Science/Engineering, or equivalent experience from an accredited university.
- Three years of relevant engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of sol-gel reactions and phosphor chemistry preferred.
- Experience with particle sizing techniques is preferred.
- Knowledge of chemical process development.
- Strong communication skills/ability to create detailed reports.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Regularly walks, sit, talk, hear, use hands and fingers, and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- The position will work primarily in both an office and manufacturing environment.
- Regularly exposed to toxins, fumes, chemicals.
- Occasionally exposed to moderate noise.
- Rarely exposed to extremely loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to airborne pathogens, dim lighting, bright lighting, risk of electrical shock.
Week One- 7:00AM-4:30PM Monday - Thursday, 7:00AM-3:30PM Friday. Week Two-7:00AM-4:30PM Monday-Thursday and Friday "off day".
